Start & Finish: The walk begins at the Castle Lake, outside
Bailieborough on the Shercock Road (R178). Turn left at the Creamery
on the outskirts of Bailieborough.Turn left into Bailieborough Demesne
Recreation Area. Parking is available at the lake shore in front of the
jetty. Facing the lake turn right and begin the walk.After 500m there is
a memorial to those who died at Rebel Hill in 1798. Continue on the
walk and ignore the path off to the right. Further on the walk there is
a crossroads in the path. For the shorter walking option, take the left
hand path and loop around the lake.
For a longer walking option continue straight on and keep an eye on
your right for the graves of the Marist brothers who occupied
Bailieborough Castle. Further along, are the remains of Bailieborough
Castle, built in the early 19th century and demolished in the 1940s.
Continue left, crossing a small river and reaching a t-junction.Take the
right hand path and cross over the river to head for an old foundry and
the Hide Out Pub along the Cootehill Road (R195).There is also a shop
here.
Re-trace your steps, cross back over the river, this time going straight
on towards the Bog Lough on your right.Turn left to head back towards
Castle Lake,this time keeping the lake on your left.There is a fairy fort
half way around the lake above the pump house. Follow the path back
to the car parking area.
Facilities:
Fishing jetties, picnic tables, information panel and map
Pub and shop available on Cootehill Road
Points of Interest:
Memorial to 1798 Rebellion at Rebel Hill, Sarah’sWell, Marist Brothers
Graves, old Foundry
Nearby Attractions:
Wesleyan Chapel Arts, Cultural & Heritage Centre